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Construction continues at Scarborough ES

Work is progressing at Scarborough Elementary School with
the building foundation and hollow core plank installation now complete.

Installation of the first and second-floor slabs are in progress.

Scarborough is one of four elementary schools — including Braeburn,
Mitchell, and Kolter — being rebuilt as a result of damages sustained in 2017
during Hurricane Harvey.

Scarborough Principal Miriam Medina said the news of the
construction progress has made the school community feel a sense of
anticipation.

“The excitement has not faded,” Medina said. “The
Scarborough Elementary community waits patiently for the new campus to be
completed.”

Scarborough’s $23 million facility will accommodate about 750 students. The two-story 91,300-square-foot building will feature open brightly-colored learning spaces, large windows, abundant natural light, and extended learning spaces throughout the building for individual and group collaboration.

HISD trustees voted in December 2017 to rebuild the schools
after facilities assessments found significant property damage, as well as a
strong need to raise the elevation of the buildings to prevent potential future
flood damage.

The construction projects are being constructed by
Construction Manager at Risk Satterfield & Pontikes Construction.

Scarborough is temporarily located at the former Terrell
Middle School, where they will remain until their new facility opens in 2020.

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